Branciforte Middle vs De Laveaga Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Branciforte Middle
Santa Cruz · Public middle · Grades 6–8
409 students
De Laveaga Elementary
Santa Cruz · Public elementary · Grades K–5
481 students
| Measure | Branciforte Middle Santa Cruz, California | De Laveaga Elementary Santa Cruz, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 56 Top 50% | 54 Top 50% |
| State rank | #344 of 1,334 | #1697 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #6334 of 15,369 | #22414 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 409 | 481 |
| Enrollment | 409 | 481 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 38.1% | 27.7% |
| Students per teacher | 18.6 | 24.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 59% | 55% |
| Math proficiency | 41% | 46% |
| city | Santa Cruz | Santa Cruz |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Branciforte Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (56.0 vs 53.9).
- •De Laveaga Elementary does better on math proficiency (46% vs 41%).
- •Branciforte Middle does better on reading proficiency (59% vs 55%).
- •De Laveaga Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (27.7% vs 38.1%).
- •Branciforte Middle does better on students per teacher (18.6 vs 24.1).
- •De Laveaga Elementary is the larger school with 481 students compared with 409.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Branciforte Middle better than De Laveaga Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Branciforte Middle ranks higher (56.0 vs 53.9 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Branciforte Middle and De Laveaga Elementary?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Santa Cruz and Santa Cruz in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Branciforte Middle: 409. De Laveaga Elementary: 481. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Branciforte Middle and De Laveaga Elementary rank in California?
Branciforte Middle is 344th of 1,334 and De Laveaga Elementary is 1697th of 5,693 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).